Ex-Netanyahu Aide Demands Half a Million Shekels from Gadi Eisenkot Over Campaign
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's ex-Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman, is demanding at least 500,000 shekels from "Yashar!" party chairman Gadi Eisenkot. Braverman claims a campaign using his image with a Qatari flag falsely links him to Qatar's interests. He has given Eisenkot 24 hours to remove all campaign materials and issue a public apology. If not, Braverman plans to sue for damages and legal costs.
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- Former Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman is demanding 500,000 shekels from Gadi Eisenkot over a campaign.
- Braverman claims a campaign featuring his image with a Qatari flag falsely implies his connection to Qatar.
- The campaign was displayed on billboards and social media by Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party.
- Braverman is demanding removal of all materials, a public apology, and compensation.
- If demands are unmet, Braverman threatens a lawsuit for at least 500,000 shekels plus legal fees.
Tzachi Braverman, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, is threatening legal action against Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party. Braverman claims a campaign featuring his image alongside Netanyahu and advisor Yonatan Ourich, against a backdrop of the Qatari flag, falsely implies his connection to or promotion of Qatari interests.
A legal warning letter sent by Braverman's lawyer, Uriel Nizri, demands the removal of all campaign materials within 24 hours, a public apology, and compensation of at least 500,000 shekels. The campaign, titled "On 27.10 we decide: Is it Yashar! or Qatar," was displayed on billboards, including one on the Fattal Hotel.
Braverman's lawyer asserts that presenting Braverman, a state employee not involved in politics, in this context creates a false and malicious impression, potentially harming his reputation and personal safety, especially during a sensitive political and security period. The letter argues the publication goes beyond legitimate political criticism by attributing foreign state interests to Braverman.
Braverman is also seeking 175,000 shekels in compensation from each advertiser as a settlement offer. If his demands are not met, he intends to file a lawsuit for no less than 500,000 shekels, plus legal fees and a court order for removal. The letter notes that Braverman was not contacted for a response before the campaign's release, which his lawyer claims indicates bad faith and intent to harm his reputation.
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